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Destination: Coeur d'Alene

IRONMAN 70.3 Coeur d’Alene, set in the astonishingly beautiful and rugged forested regions of north Idaho, has become a mainstay of the North American race scene.

Featuring one of the most stunning courses on the circuit, IRONMAN 70.3 Coeur d’Alene is also renowned for the warmth and welcoming hospitality of a community that takes pride in its IRONMAN association. The city’s accommodations, restaurants and downtown stores have perfected the art of treating visitors royally, offering plenty of options sure to please everyone’s tastes and needs.

What to do

Coeur d'Alene offers countless recreation and entertainment options for those racing and their supporters. There are world-class golf courses to play, while swimming, paddle boarding, fishing, boating and mountain biking are just a few more activities that can be pursued before or after the race. The area has an extensive paved pathway system, along with glacier fed lakes and forests, offering endless opportunities to choose from when it comes to exploring the region. For those with families, or just young at heart, the Northwest's largest theme park, the Silverwood Theme Park & Boulder Beach Water Park (with 65 rides) is just a 15-minute drive north, and can easily fill a day or two with fun and excitement.

The course

Athletes begin their day with a 1.2-mile swim in the clear waters of Lake Coeur d’Alene. The challenging 56-mile bike course leads through rural areas and beautiful pine forests. The run loops along the shores of the lake, blending in the energy of a small-town resort atmosphere. The single transition area and course itself make IRONMAN 70.3 Coeur d’Alene a favorite among athletes, their friends and families.

The weather

You can expect the mornings to be cool, but the temperature quickly warms up as the sun makes its appearance, creating pleasant race conditions. On occasion race day has served up hot temperatures, so be prepared for what Mother Nature throws at you. Lake Coeur d’Alene is water-fed from the mountains, so the water can be cool. Bring a neoprene cap as a backup measure. Regardless of what the weather is on race day, be assured that you will be treated to beautiful course.